Overall, I like the concept and some of the design. I was actually looking for a product like this. I use weights and I use resistance bands for my home workouts. I like bands because I can simulate most gym exercises and do resistance training without the need for a spotter. There are a few […]

As much as I love using workout DVDs and streaming media, it really isn’t the same as a personal trainer. A good personal trainer can help you focus on your goals, guide your form and create a personalized program that is perfect for you. I previously worked with a trainer when a package of sessions came […]

A good set of resistance tubing or bands is one of the best things for a home gym. If you are like me and your “home gym” is a space in your living room and you need to store your workout equipment then resistance bands are an essential. For more ideas, see my top five […]

I have always wanted to do a pull up. The problem is that I lack upper body strength. A couple years ago I did my first full, on toes push up (I never was able to before). I thought I would work up to pull-ups, but put that goal off. Now, thanks to Bold Tribe […]

Jumping Rope is a fun, fabulous full body aerobic workout. It is also a cheap and quick way to stay in shape. A jump rope is an essential for nearly anyone’s home gym. The beauty of a jump rope is you can get a great workout, in a short amount of time, and it is […]

Balance is important in all aspects of life. Physical balance is also one of those use it or lose it skills. As we get older we tend to lose our ability to balance. Thankfully, it is a skill that we can retain a little longer with practice. That is why balance training is such an […]

A foam roller is one of my top home gym essentials. I like to use mine to warm up before a workout and sometimes in the evening to aid with muscle recovery and relaxation (wonderful before bedtime!). I have been using a foam roller on and off for about a year supplemented with massage […]

A good resistance band set is one of the best investments you can make for your home “gym”. When I mention my “home gym”, I mean the space on my living room floor where I workout and the space in the closet where I store equipment when not in use. As someone who lives in […]